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Brand Names: Phosphatidylcholine Exchange
See also: Lecithin

What is Phosphatidylcholine? Phosphatidylcholine (derived from lecithin), a primary dietary source of choline, is composed of a phosphate group, 2 fatty acids, and choline. It is available in various preparations including capsules, liquid and powder.


Reasons Taken

6 patients in the community are taking or have taken Phosphatidylcholine.

Reason # Patients Percentage of patients
Slow my ALS progress 4 66%
General health 2 33%

Dosages

Based on the patients currently taking Phosphatidylcholine.

  1 tbs. day 5 mg day 1280 mg day 1400 mg day 8000 mg day
  2 Number of Patients: 2 1 Number of Patients: 1 1 Number of Patients: 1 1 Number of Patients: 1 1 Number of Patients: 1  

Duration

How long current patients have been taking Phosphatidylcholine or how long patients were taking Phosphatidylcholine before stopping.

Currently taking Phosphatidylcholine

0-1 month 1-3 months 3-6 months 6 months-1year 1-2 years 2 years or more
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